A major
Americannoun
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A major reason for the lower number of injuries is that children today are sequestered at home in front of computer screens rather than playing outdoors.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
A major new moviemaking talent has arrived and he’s the beginning of a movement.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
A major issue in the talks is traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, the vital global conduit for oil shipments that has come under Iranian control since the outbreak of the war.
From Barron's • May 25, 2026
A major incident portal has been set up and police are urging members of the public to upload any footage or photographs from Parkhead or the Trongate area that could be useful to the investigation.
From BBC • May 18, 2026
A major near us jumped into a jeep and went across the field to meet them.
From "Fallen Angels" by Walter Dean Myers
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